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Cardinals Extend Michael Wilson — 4 More Players Who Could Be Next

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have now completed their second official extension and third re-worked contract of the 2026 offseason. Wide receiver Michael

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Mike LaFleur gives Michael Wilson ‘great for Cardinals’ praise after contract extension

The Arizona Cardinals rewarded one of their weapons with a brand-new 3-year contract extension on Thursday ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Michael Wilson, a rising star receiver, signed a 3-year, $75M extension with a maximum value of $78M and $47M guaranteed.

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Michael Wilson News / Burn City Sports / September 3

Did the Arizona Cardinals overpay Michael Wilson or get a total steal?

GLENDALE – The contract situation surrounding Michael Wilson and the Arizona Cardinals has come to a close, as Arizona reached an agreement with Wilson on a three-year extension worth $75 million, with a maximum value of $78 million and $47 million guaranteed.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 3

Cardinals reportedly make massive Wilson decision ahead of 2026 season

Cardinals reportedly make massive Michael Wilson decision ahead of 2026 season

The 26-year-old ended the 2025 season ranked second on the Cardinals with 78 receptions, 126 targets, 1,006 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.

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Michael Wilson News / Burn City Sports / September 3

Cardinals show Michael Wilson the money with a new three-year extension

GLENDALE – Michael Wilson’s contract extension has become one of the Arizona Cardinals’ most important preseason conversations, but now that has come to a close as ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Wilson will stay in Arizona with a three-year contract extension worth $75M with a maximum value of $78M and $47M guaranteed in the deal.

Michael Wilson News / Pro Football Rumors / September 3

Cardinals Extend WR Michael Wilson

Extension talks between Michael Wilson and the Cardinals have indeed produced a deal. Not long after a report from late Wednesday night indicated an agreement could be imminent, a new contract is in place.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 3

Deep Dive: Why Michael Wilson and the Cardinals Are Playing a Dangerous Game

Contract talks between the Arizona Cardinals and receiver Michael Wilson have reportedly stalled ahead of the 2026 season, per ESPN. All indications point to Wilson becoming one of the biggest free agents next offseason.

Jeremiyah Love News / Pro Football Rumors / September 3

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love ’50-50′ For Week 1

Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is “progressing really well” in his recovery from a high ankle sprain suffered in mid-August, head coach Mike LaFleur said this week (via ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss).

Michael Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Cardinals & WR Michael Wilson Moving Closer To Contract Extension

ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss reports that there has “been movement” between the Cardinals and WR Michael Wilson on a potential contract extension. Weinfuss adds that a deal could come as soon as Friday.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

NFC Notes: Mike LaFleur, J.J. McCarthy, Cardinals, Lions, Vikings

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is “progressing really well” from his high-ankle sprain toward playing in Week 1, per Josh Weinfuss.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 2

Cardinals Adding Former Steelers DB

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are adding former Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers cornerback D’Shawn Jamison to their practice squad, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Cardinals Signing DB D’Shawn Jamison To Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals are signing former Steelers DB D’Shawn Jamison to their practice squad, according to Matt Zenitz. Jamsion, 27, wound up signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 draft out of the University of Texas.

Michael Wilson News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Why Cardinals and Michael Wilson can’t agree to extension

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Michael Wilson contract extension talks is a difficult one to breakdown. While the 26-year-old is coming off a career year and should be celebrated, he is up for a massive payday during the oddest time to pay a wide receiver.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Cardinals unable to secure Michael Wilson extension fits trend for GM Monti Ossenfort

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals not securing an extension with wide receiver Michael Wilson is disappointing but not surprising. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that a new deal between Wilson and Cardinals is unlikely, leading to the 26-year-old being a “key free agent” in 2027.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 2

Cardinals' QB Problem Is Nowhere Near as Bad as You Think

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals quarterback situation is being called one of the worst in the NFL. It's tough to overlook the uphill battle Arizona faces this season.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Why Field Yates believes Jeremiyah Love will be the Cardinals’ offensive 1B

As the rest of the NFC West loads up on big-name stars via free agency, the NFL Draft, trade, and, in the Los Angeles Rams’ case, unretirement, the Arizona Cardinals are taking a bit of a longer view as they look to establish a culture under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur.

Jeremiyah Love News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

Arizona Cardinals Release Worrying Injury Update On Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love Ahead Of Week 1 — Not What Fans Want To Hear

The Arizona Cardinals have more questions than answers about rookie running back Jeremiyah Love ahead of Week 1. Arizona picked Love at No. 3 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft after his tremendous career at Notre Dame.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Cardinals’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Arizona Cardinals are trying to navigate injuries. But at least they have Josh Sweat back in the healthy mix. However, here is the Cardinals’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

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Arizona Cardinals Get Brutal Running Back Injury News Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

With the 2026 NFL season approaching, the Arizona Cardinals went on to make the move of placing James Conner on the injured reserve list with a designation to return.